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. >>> the search is on tonight for a man who robbed a wells- fargo bank in the south bay. morgan hill police released this surveillance video of the robber today. the robbery happened just before 2:00 p.m. on saturday, at a branch on monterey road. police say the man gave the teller a note, demanding money, and said he had a gun. although no gun was seen. >>> the family of a san lorenzo man run down and killed by a hit and run driver was in court. police say the prowler intentionally hit him and drove off. he died three days later. his brother is a long time ktvu photographer. he wants people to know there is a $50,000 reward for information. >> we are looking for some help. we know that somebody knows what happened. this could not have been the smartest crook in the world. he had to have told somebody. we're just hoping whoever that somebody is, will come forward and give us a tip that we need. >> this is a police sketch of the hit-and-run driver. he was driving a light colored cadillac with the dark colored top from the '70s, or '80s. >>> the off duty chp officer killed
. >>> the search is on tonight for a man who robbed a wells- fargo bank in the south bay. morgan hill police released this surveillance video of the robber today. the robbery happened just before 2:00 p.m. on saturday, at a branch on monterey road. police say the man gave the teller a note, demanding money, and said he had a gun. although no gun was seen. >>> the family of a san lorenzo man run down and killed by a hit and run driver was in court. police say the prowler...
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. >>> police in palo alto are searching for a man they say robbed a downtown walgreens. he displayed a black gun, and demanded oxycontin. the suspect is described as white in his 20s, about 6'"- foot, to 6'2". if you see him, do not approach him, instead, call the palo alto police department. >>> in cupertino, another suspect was caught on camera. a white man walked into a cvs pharmacy, demanded money, and walked out with an undisclosed amount of cash. 5'8", with a thin build. 30 to 40 years old with blue eyes. investigators say he was clean shaven and wearing a maroon sweater. >>> accusing a san francisco clothing company, union made, of trademark infringment. the organization represents more than 12 million union workers. it says many items sold at union made are not actually produced by union workers as the company name implies. the organization is also demanding the company stop using a logo similar to its trademarked logo. >>> there is a new twist in the conflict of state law and federal law when it comes to the regulation of medical marijuana. a landlord cannot evi
. >>> police in palo alto are searching for a man they say robbed a downtown walgreens. he displayed a black gun, and demanded oxycontin. the suspect is described as white in his 20s, about 6'"- foot, to 6'2". if you see him, do not approach him, instead, call the palo alto police department. >>> in cupertino, another suspect was caught on camera. a white man walked into a cvs pharmacy, demanded money, and walked out with an undisclosed amount of cash. 5'8",...
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police tell us the city bank on third street was robbed just before 5:00. the man got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, but tonight we have just received this surveillance photo of the suspect. the man there in the road hoodie is described as white in his 20s about 5'8" inches tall with a shaved head and tatoos on his hands, head and neck. >> police say that a hit and run driver killed a man out whacking his dog this morning. the accident happened at sutor and louisiana lose streets. that's where responders found the 644-year-old victim still holding his dead dog's leash. so far they have not released his name while they notify his family. no description of a suspect vehicle. >> a man on a dirt bike was struck and killed by an amtrak train. this have happened just after 11:30 between big break and the accident appears to have been an accident. the train had just left oakland and there were 92 passengers at the time. no one was injured. in oakland, at least two pedestrians were hurt in a car crash near foothill boulevard this afternoon. one of the peo
police tell us the city bank on third street was robbed just before 5:00. the man got away with an undisclosed amount of cash, but tonight we have just received this surveillance photo of the suspect. the man there in the road hoodie is described as white in his 20s about 5'8" inches tall with a shaved head and tatoos on his hands, head and neck. >> police say that a hit and run driver killed a man out whacking his dog this morning. the accident happened at sutor and louisiana lose...
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they thought the home was being robbed. officer found the rental had been converted into a full-scale marijuana growing operation. the homeowner tells us he hadn't been inside for some six months. so far there have not been any arrests. >>> software company founder john mechanic after fee has surfaced in public for the first time in weeks. we have pictures in gat maw la city. his attorneys say he is now at a hotel there after sneaking out of neighboring belize where he's wanted for questioning in murder of his neighbor. says he fears persecution in belize and plans to seek asylum in gat gat. he spent weeks narrating his life on the lamb through e-mails, blog posts and calls to reporters. >>> and we are learning tonight more about the san francisco man charged in an attack on an autistic teen. oakland police say surveillance video from the fruitvale bart station helped lead them to 36-year-old gary steven atkinson. he was charged today with multiple counts including kidnapping and rape. police say atkinson has a criminal rec
they thought the home was being robbed. officer found the rental had been converted into a full-scale marijuana growing operation. the homeowner tells us he hadn't been inside for some six months. so far there have not been any arrests. >>> software company founder john mechanic after fee has surfaced in public for the first time in weeks. we have pictures in gat maw la city. his attorneys say he is now at a hotel there after sneaking out of neighboring belize where he's wanted for...
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rob ross, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> prince william and his wife kate are expecting a royal baby. officials made the announcement today after kate was hospitalized for a form of morning sickness. they are only saying she is in the early stages of pregnancy. the couple's child will be third in line for the throne. if it is a girl she could be the uk's new heir. >>> folding its tablet only periodical daily. the company announced today that the newspaper will expire december 15th. the move is part of a reorganization that will split the company in two with the creation of a new entertainment focused company called box group. >>> the san francisco 49ers didn't get it done yesterday but some players did come through today. see how they helped bring the holidays to deserving children. more wet weather is headed to the bay area. the one part of the bay area that will feel it the most. (car horn) paying with your smartphone instead of cash... (phone rings) that's a step forward. with chase quickpay, you can send money directly to anyone's checking account. i guess he's a kicker... again,
rob ross, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> prince william and his wife kate are expecting a royal baby. officials made the announcement today after kate was hospitalized for a form of morning sickness. they are only saying she is in the early stages of pregnancy. the couple's child will be third in line for the throne. if it is a girl she could be the uk's new heir. >>> folding its tablet only periodical daily. the company announced today that the newspaper will expire december 15th....
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as rob ross reports crab fishermen now scrambling to get their boats back in the water by morning. >> crab fishermen are getting ready, many are loading squid under their boats today to use as crab bait. some tells us they expect to head out after midnight. >> i'm happy that we're going out to make some money finally. >> crab fishermen in san francisco, half-moon bay and bodega bay stopped fishing last week when whole sailers said they were dropping the price the 2.50 to #237b9 75 a pound but today the wholesalers agreed to the $3 price and crab fishing is back on. >> it was all about the price. we can't fish for less than $3 a pound on this crab, and they got enough orders to put us back to work so we're going to go back to work. >> some wholesalers say after thanksgiving, demand for crab dropped forcing the price down. now with the holidays coming, demand is back up. >> they cleared out, you know, all of their inventory so now they're ready to buy more. >> fishermen's wharf famous for crab, restaurants kept a little secret. the crab was frozen not fresh. >> fresh dungeness crab has
as rob ross reports crab fishermen now scrambling to get their boats back in the water by morning. >> crab fishermen are getting ready, many are loading squid under their boats today to use as crab bait. some tells us they expect to head out after midnight. >> i'm happy that we're going out to make some money finally. >> crab fishermen in san francisco, half-moon bay and bodega bay stopped fishing last week when whole sailers said they were dropping the price the 2.50 to...
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rob roth reports on the steps they are taking in san fran if california's ban is overturned. >> reporter: here at city haul this couple got married. this couple wanted to get married. they were hoping to find out if same sex marriage is legal in california. but, after closed doors the justices took no action on proposition 8 or any of the cases involving same sex marriage. >> we are in the same waiting pattern we have been in for several years now. >> reporter: the couple could learn more monday. that is when the high court will see another case. if it takes it the case will come next year. supporters are hoping the supreme court will not decide to review proposition 8. that would mean the lower court ruling would take hold, legalizing same sex marrage in california. >> we are going to get a marriage license as soon as we can. >> the officials say they have begun wrapping up and if the supreme court decides on monday not to take the case, same sex marriages can begin as soon as tuesday. >> we will be ready with volunteers that we have in place and volunteers who are being trained today.
rob roth reports on the steps they are taking in san fran if california's ban is overturned. >> reporter: here at city haul this couple got married. this couple wanted to get married. they were hoping to find out if same sex marriage is legal in california. but, after closed doors the justices took no action on proposition 8 or any of the cases involving same sex marriage. >> we are in the same waiting pattern we have been in for several years now. >> reporter: the couple...
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but as ktvu's rob roth explains, the person in charge of the grow says it is strictly for patients in need of medical marijuana. >> about 20 crime patients raided this house. they seized and bagged marijuana plants they say produce 20 to 30 pounds of pot a month. >> a pretty significant grow in terms ofize. approximately 700 plants in various stages of growth. it's pretty sophisticated. >> reporter: police also recovered approximately $40,000 in cash and two starter pistols. police arrested two men. one of them 63 years old. late this afternoon, ken estes came by the warehouse and took us inside. he says he's the one running the wear hughes in richmond. you can see the stems of the plants have been cut. >> they just arrested two patients. they cut the plants down. >> why? we need answers. medical marijuana patients and people trying to do the right thing need answers. >> you need to follow the ordinance itself. that wasn't done. >> reporter: they could have called us and talked to us, and said hey, you didn't do something. >> reporter: police say undercover officers watched the wareho
but as ktvu's rob roth explains, the person in charge of the grow says it is strictly for patients in need of medical marijuana. >> about 20 crime patients raided this house. they seized and bagged marijuana plants they say produce 20 to 30 pounds of pot a month. >> a pretty significant grow in terms ofize. approximately 700 plants in various stages of growth. it's pretty sophisticated. >> reporter: police also recovered approximately $40,000 in cash and two starter pistols....
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. >>> the police in the east bay say they are on the lookout for a man who tried to rob four pharmacies. the police release these videos saying they believe this man committed all four crimes. investigators say that he handed over a note demanding drugs and said that he had a gun. he may also have an accomplice. in two cases the robber got away with drugs. >> it is one of those things that does not happen all of the time but every so often we have had little strings that have occurred throughout the valley. >> the two robberies happened in pleasantton last night and yesterday afternoon. there were two attempted robberies just five hours apart, yesterday. >>> facebook stock took another hit as more shares became available. the stock dropped by 5%. despite a ral nerecent weeks it remains below the $38 in share. the ipo price, the strike comes as 156 million shares become available for sale. >>> stocks ended a week lower. falling 35 points, nasdaq slipped more than 20. the s&p was down 5 points, analysts say they were diskourplged discouraged by the lack of progress in the fiscal cliff. >>
. >>> the police in the east bay say they are on the lookout for a man who tried to rob four pharmacies. the police release these videos saying they believe this man committed all four crimes. investigators say that he handed over a note demanding drugs and said that he had a gun. he may also have an accomplice. in two cases the robber got away with drugs. >> it is one of those things that does not happen all of the time but every so often we have had little strings that have...
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in san francisco, rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> in three months, low income workers in san jose will be getting a raise. the minimum wage is going up from $8 an hour to $10 an hour. voters passed the measure last month and today the san jose city council certified the results. the raise will now go into effect in 90 days. san jose is currently working on procedures and policies to let everyone know. >>> after decades of fighting crime, fremont's police chief says he's retired. chief craig steckler is now 68 years old and says it seems like a good time to retire. he plans to step down on december 30th and will work part time to help with the transition. captain richard lucero has been named interim chief. >>> live storm tracker 2 picking up showers now. we head up first toward north bay and parker avenue area near hercules. now we're over to san pablo. for light showers, reports of sprinkles. these showers have moved off now from san leandro to golf links road. we are looking for these showers to continue tonight as this system moves in. that is a lot of cold air. and this is wha
in san francisco, rob roth, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> in three months, low income workers in san jose will be getting a raise. the minimum wage is going up from $8 an hour to $10 an hour. voters passed the measure last month and today the san jose city council certified the results. the raise will now go into effect in 90 days. san jose is currently working on procedures and policies to let everyone know. >>> after decades of fighting crime, fremont's police chief says he's...
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ktvu's rob roth reports from san francisco on the action being taken by san francisco officials in anticipation of a ruling. >> here in san francisco's city hall this couple got married. tom watson and jeff tabaca also want to get married and were hoping this woulbe the day they learned whether same-sex marriage becomes legal in california. but after conferring behind closed doors, the supreme court justices took no action. >> we're kind of in that same waiting pattern that we've been in for several years now. >> reporter: the couple could learn more monday. that's when the high court is set to release a number of cases. if it took the case the decision would come next june. but supporters of same-sex marriage are hoping the supreme court will not decide to review proposition eight. that would mean the lower court ruling would take hold legalizing same-sex marriage in california. >> we're going to get a marriage license as soon as we can. >> reporter: city officials say they've already began wrapping up, and if the court decides not to take the case, same-sex marriages will begin as soon as tue
ktvu's rob roth reports from san francisco on the action being taken by san francisco officials in anticipation of a ruling. >> here in san francisco's city hall this couple got married. tom watson and jeff tabaca also want to get married and were hoping this woulbe the day they learned whether same-sex marriage becomes legal in california. but after conferring behind closed doors, the supreme court justices took no action. >> we're kind of in that same waiting pattern that we've...
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and in belmont police want your help identifying a man suspecting of robbing another u.s. bank at noon today. take a look at this bank security picture. that robbery happened at the branch on rolston avenue. the man demanded money from a teller. police say he didn't show a weapon. a sedan was seen speeding southbound but police are not sure if that car was connected. >>> dozens of people rallied outside the state building in san francisco protesting a deportation order that could break apart a family before the end of the year. jana katsuyama explain what is the activists want governor brown to do to keep such families together. >> reporter: in the cold today people rallied with songs and signs. they are upset about the immigration and customs enforcement or i.c.e. program called secure communities which has led to the detainment and deportation of undocumented immigrants many who have not committed serious crimes. the program that critics say is tearing families apart. >> you know we're like other american families. we love each other, we support each other. >> reporter:
and in belmont police want your help identifying a man suspecting of robbing another u.s. bank at noon today. take a look at this bank security picture. that robbery happened at the branch on rolston avenue. the man demanded money from a teller. police say he didn't show a weapon. a sedan was seen speeding southbound but police are not sure if that car was connected. >>> dozens of people rallied outside the state building in san francisco protesting a deportation order that could break...
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in february, we first report the at least two toll workers had been robbed on the bridge. >>> protesters set fire to the house of the muslim brotherhood. this follows violent clashes that left at least three people dead. the fighting has no escalated to a point that hasn't been seen before in this latest battle. >>> in syria, the military is reportedly readying chemical weapons for use against its own peep. fox news is reporting that deadly sarin gas is locked and ready inside bombs. president obama warned syria not to use chemical weapons. >>> in the southern philippines, the death toll from yesterday's powerful typhoon stands at 325. entire families were swept away from the flooding, and tens of thousands of acres of farmland has been turned into a muddy swamp. officials say the storm is one of the strongest this year. >>> here is a view now of the earth that you've likely never seen before. composite images of the earth were made at night and with no clouds. hundreds of images were taken this year. the video was released today in san francisco. >>> this time of year, bay area animal s
in february, we first report the at least two toll workers had been robbed on the bridge. >>> protesters set fire to the house of the muslim brotherhood. this follows violent clashes that left at least three people dead. the fighting has no escalated to a point that hasn't been seen before in this latest battle. >>> in syria, the military is reportedly readying chemical weapons for use against its own peep. fox news is reporting that deadly sarin gas is locked and ready inside...
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dossier was convicted last month on 23 counts related today the sexual assault as well as beating and robbing the women. he was also ordered to pay $250,000 in fines and restitutions. >>> in news of the world, syrian refugees are crossing the border to turkey to escape the growing turmoil in their country. right now turkey is housing more than 100,000 refugees as well as aiding rebels trying to oust abashad. this after they ordered two patriot air defense batteries to strengthen turkey defenses. >>> officials in venezuela says president hugo chavez is doing well after his fourth cancer related surgery in cuba. the president's recovery has been slow but effective and he's communicating with relatives. chavez underwent surgery in cuba on tuesday after tests revealed his cancer has returned. >>> the lighting of the tree marks the start of the season at the vatican. a silver fir was lit up today. pope benedict xvi released a peace message calling for policymakers to think of themselves as peacemakers. >>> almost 20pg & e workers have been fired or suspended after an investigation uncovered legall
dossier was convicted last month on 23 counts related today the sexual assault as well as beating and robbing the women. he was also ordered to pay $250,000 in fines and restitutions. >>> in news of the world, syrian refugees are crossing the border to turkey to escape the growing turmoil in their country. right now turkey is housing more than 100,000 refugees as well as aiding rebels trying to oust abashad. this after they ordered two patriot air defense batteries to strengthen turkey...
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- year-old fairfield woman who's child was one of four killed two years ago is tonight suspected of robbing a man at knife point. she was arrested this afternoon after police say she held kitchen knife to a 61-year-old man and demanded cash. it was in april it have 2010 that police say james and her sister left four young children alone inside their fairfield home. investigators say the power had been turned off in the house and the fire was most likely caused by a candle. >>> police in antioch responded to two shootings on the same street. the first was reported on singapore drive just before 1 this morning. one person was hit. the injuries not considered life threatening. about three hours later officers got another call about gunshots also on -- sycamore drive. >> police stopped a suspicious vehicle and say they found a stash of weapons and drugs. the car was stopped at a chevron station this afternoon. police say they found cash along with drugs and several dangerous sawed off shotguns. >> they're designed to conceal and hide. so getting these weapons off the street is made our streets
- year-old fairfield woman who's child was one of four killed two years ago is tonight suspected of robbing a man at knife point. she was arrested this afternoon after police say she held kitchen knife to a 61-year-old man and demanded cash. it was in april it have 2010 that police say james and her sister left four young children alone inside their fairfield home. investigators say the power had been turned off in the house and the fire was most likely caused by a candle. >>> police...
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. >>> police in san rafael are searching for a man who robbed a bank late this afternoon. it happened at the city bank this week. the man got away with an us disclosed amount of cash. we first reported this robbery minutes after it happened on ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00, now we have a surveillance video to show you. police describe the robber as a white man in his 20s, about 5- inches tall. he has a shaved head and tattoos on his head, hands and neck. >>> house speaker john boehner cancelled a vote on his so called plan b. boehner apparently did not have the votes from his own party for the budget. >>> more people have come together tonight in the south bay to remember the tiny victims from that newtown massacre in connecticut. maureen naylor is in the south bay. tonight she spoke with a 10- year-old there who says he can't stop thinking about what happened. >> reporter: frank we're live at ida pierce middle school where we hear that the children plan to send their secret santa presents to the surviving victims of sandy hook elementary. chanting buddhist monks join a dive
. >>> police in san rafael are searching for a man who robbed a bank late this afternoon. it happened at the city bank this week. the man got away with an us disclosed amount of cash. we first reported this robbery minutes after it happened on ktvu channel 2 news at 5:00, now we have a surveillance video to show you. police describe the robber as a white man in his 20s, about 5- inches tall. he has a shaved head and tattoos on his head, hands and neck. >>> house speaker john...
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condolences to the parents, saying, quote: it's heartbreaking to think of those who had their children robbed of them at such a young age when they had so much life ahead of them. people gathered in golden gate park to reflect on the tragedy. some people lit candles. others wrote notes to the victims' families while others simply cried. our coverage covers throughout the newscast. coming up at 10:30 we'll have a live report from newtown, connecticut. >>> we have developing news tonight in san francisco where a standoff is now underway with a man and possibly a hostage. that has led to the evacuation of a residential building where the man is hold up. jade hernandez is live at california and larkin with late details. jade? >> ken, police say a man who's threatening he has a weapon is refusing to come outside his apartment. traffic is being diverted from california to larkin and the streets between larkin and hyde are closed. no pedestrian traffic is being allowed through at this hour. 30 minutes ago, san francisco police spokesman told us a hostage negotiator is out here. the department has a
condolences to the parents, saying, quote: it's heartbreaking to think of those who had their children robbed of them at such a young age when they had so much life ahead of them. people gathered in golden gate park to reflect on the tragedy. some people lit candles. others wrote notes to the victims' families while others simply cried. our coverage covers throughout the newscast. coming up at 10:30 we'll have a live report from newtown, connecticut. >>> we have developing news tonight...